Ulota maltana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maltana
ID:
1536310
Status:
valid
Authors:
Garilleti & F. Lara
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 123(2): 165. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019226
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ulota maltana (also called Ulota maltana, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia. It is a small moss that grows in dense tufts and has a yellow-green color. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, grasslands, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ulota maltana is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ulota maltana has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ulota maltana is a species of moss that is native to Europe. It is an evergreen, perennial species that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or from spores. It prefers a slightly acidic soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Ulota maltana
Ulota maltana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Morocco.
Ulota maltana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ulota maltana?
Ulota maltana
What type of plant is Ulota maltana?
Moss
Where is Ulota maltana found?
North America
Species in the Ulota genus
Ulota yunnanensis, Ulota gigantospora, Ulota angusti-limbata, Ulota angustissima, Ulota coarctata, Ulota cochleata, Ulota crispa, Ulota curvifolia, Ulota drummondii, Ulota ecklonii, Ulota eurystoma, Ulota fuegiana, Ulota fulva, Ulota germana, Ulota glabella, Ulota hutchinsiae, Ulota intermedia, Ulota japonica, Ulota lutea, Ulota luteola, Ulota macrocalycina, Ulota macrodontia, Ulota magellanica, Ulota megalospora, Ulota membranata, Ulota morrisonensis, Ulota novo-guinensis, Ulota obtusiuscula, Ulota perbreviseta, Ulota phyllanthoides, Ulota pusilla, Ulota pycnophylla, Ulota rehmannii, Ulota reptans, Ulota robusta, Ulota rubella, Ulota schmidii, Ulota splendida, Ulota ventricosa, Ulota viridis, Ulota yakushimensis, Ulota perichaetialis, Ulota gymnostoma, Ulota rhytiore, Ulota longifolia, Ulota macrospora, Ulota barclayi, Ulota bruchii, Ulota crispula, Ulota larrainii,
Species in the Orthotrichaceae family
Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100496236: Based on data supplied by Bryonames